A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4296822 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4298798 epoch_slot_no: 398 block_no: 4296645 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4036 time: 2020-06-14 23:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4cb098c917c648b529655da86a8dae028f93478cd4f919e9c23fd59ddea28dfBlock Operator
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